Ruling
December 16, 1985
Expiry of proceedings while division bells ringing on a superseding motion
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
There is no choice but for the Chair to interrupt the bells and advise the House that the two hours provided for consideration of the time allocation motion have expired.
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Holding
"When the time provided for the consideration of a time allocation motion expires, the Chair must interrupt any ongoing proceedings, including a division, to put the question on the motion."
AI Summary
The Speaker interrupted division bells to announce the mandatory expiry of the two-hour debate on a time allocation motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High